We’re politics free, completely independent, community led and fiercely committed to the development of our industry, leading the way for change and a modern martial arts industry.

Fantastic organisation – very welcomed in comparison to the usual organisations and NGBs out there. Miles ahead of other organisations in terms of their transparency, attention to detail and genuine understanding of martial arts.

Membership & Specialist Insurance

From Just £6 Per Month Or £60.00 Per Year

Gain access to a range of exclusive BMABA membership features, such as a free club website, documents and forms, access to seminars and courses plus more alongside our stunning membership certification and specialist instructor insurance. Cover is available in more than 180+ disciplines and styles, and can include a wide range of weapons at no additional cost.

Available on pay monthly, quarterly or annually.

What Does BMABA Membership Include?

We don’t believe in charging you the earth for a signed piece of paper and nothing more. Our membership is based on offering you as an instructor or club owner absolutely everything you could possibly need, all under one roof.

From licensing & insurance through to business support and a community. Free websites and hosting through to certification and club listings. It’s all available with a single price tag and membership to our Association. We work hard to provide what is arguably the most comprehensive martial arts association membership package available anywhere in the world.

Just A Few Membership Features

*Note that membership features may vary by membership type, please check what’s included in a particular package when joining.

Instructor Certification & Licensing

Beautiful & professional instructor, coach & sensei documentation that’s checkable in live time from anywhere in the world.

Consistently 5 Star Rated.

A leading, purpose built instructor’s area

This isn’t just another tacky, poorly constructed page with a password. This is a custom made, purpose built industry leading member’s area just for our instructors and clubs. Access a range of membership features – like documents and forms, a free club website, guidance and policy, club directory listings, custom equipment and more from a secure, member’s only area.

Not only that, you’ll have your own profile with private messaging and a range of custom features so you can create public and private groups, get to know your fellow local clubs better and post in our forums – plus a tonne more.

Reckon your name would look good there?

All of our memberships come with access to our renowned instructor certification. Imagine how your name on one of our beautiful instructor licenses, instructor certificates or membership certificates could help your club grow.

Specialist Insurance For Instructor, Students & Events

From standard public liability and professional indemnity through to specialist weapon cover and fight night insurance – we hold a specialist group cover policy that allows us to offer instructor, student and event insurance at some of the UK’s best prices. Better still, you can be sure we’ve negotiated cover with you in mind, and that we’ve ensured our broker & insurer is fully aware of exactly what risks they’re insuring.

Stunning Instructor Certification & Licensing

Looking For Some Specialist Support?

Whether you’re writing your own syllabus or switching from another association in which you’re well-tied into, we’re able to offer confidential, specialist support to instructors and clubs from more than 180+ disciplines and styles.

Student Insurance, Membership & Licensing

From Just £4 Per Student, Per Year

Our student insurance, membership & licensing allows you to register as many or as fewer students as you please. Enjoy recognised member to member insurance, full student membership, complete student licensing, grade recognition, student support services, student analytics report, live online student registrations and loads more as standard. Available for free with all memberships.

Everything You’ll
Ever Need.

Just One Membership.

Our association provides everything your club will ever need under just one roof. From a politics free, professional community and association to represent you and your students, through to marketing and business, a free club website, insurance, licensing, certification, training, qualifications and more.

All available under just one membership, available completely free.

A Politics Free Organisation That Finally Understands What You Need

We’re founded by instructors for instructors. It’s not just about providing affordable instructor insurance or access to DBS checks. It’s not just about helping you make more money through your teaching or access leading qualifications.

We understand it’s about helping you do what you love, in a politics free environment. It’s about being free to run your club your way, but with the guidance of a national organisation.

With some of the UK’s best support, guidance, membership resources, licensing, network, community and more right behind you – all for a single annual membership fee.

Politics free, community guided and fiercely committed to the development of more than 250 different styles of combat and martial arts, the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA) is fast becoming one of the UK’s most prestigious professional body for coaches, instructors and senseis.